Purpose
The Healing and Reconciliation Seed Fund is focused on supporting relationship-building initiatives between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Grants up to $5,000 are available to support Presbyterian groups in reaching out to Indigenous neighbours and to support Indigenous church members in reaching out to the non-Indigenous community.
Administration
The fund is administered by Justice Ministries of the Life and Mission Agency of the PCC. All applications are reviewed by the Healing and Reconciliation Advisory Committee in accordance with the fund criteria. Decisions for the distribution of the fund will be made at regular intervals. To ensure a wide range of projects is supported, normally only one project per year, per group will be considered.
Conditions of Disbursement
- Applicants must be a group within The Presbyterian Church in Canada (e.g., session, presbytery, WMS or AMS group, youth group etc.)
- Eligible initiatives will meet fund criteria and fall into one of three streams of activity:
- Engaging in conversations with Indigenous people about their lives, their traditions, and their spirituality.
- Exploring issues of concern to Indigenous peoples in Canada today, particularly in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girl’s 231 Calls for Justice and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Developing activities and experiences to bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, including youth.
- Initiatives must bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and demonstrate a commitment to relationship building.
- Applications must include a letter of support from Indigenous groups or people involved in the initiative.
- All initiatives must comply with the safety policies of the PCC, including the Leading with Care Policy.
Expectations After Receiving the Grant
A narrative and financial report will be sent to Justice Ministries no later than 60 days after the initiative concludes.
Continued Contributions to the Fund
Donors who wish to contribute to this fund may donate online (designating your gift to “Healing and Reconciliation – the journey continues”) or contact Katharine Sisk in Justice Ministries.